Wisconsin is hardly known for producing notable bands or artists. Despite this fact, there are a number of criminally under-rated and over-looked musicians from this woodland state that deserve the pro-longed affection of music lovers everywhere just as much as any band on the cover of the current "cool" indie magazine. Heller Mason proves this fact with vigor. Todd Vandenberg, the man behind the songs of Heller Mason, has amassed a group of talented musicians to create beautiful alt-country/indie rock songs with thickly layered instrumentation and passionate lyrics that could only be crafted by a modest Wisconsin upbringing. "The Mess I've Made" is a stunning album that demands your undivided attention.